Episode 42 - Andrew & BK's Hot takes on AI in Recruitment in May 2026

Hosts Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr have a candid mid-year roundtable, and there's a lot to unpack.From agentic AI quietly transforming recruitment workflows, to the data integrity trap most agencies are sleepwalking into, this is your pulse check on where AI is actually at in the recruitment industry right now. 🚀 Tune in for:Why firms using AI are seeing up to 4.5x more revenue growth and what separates them from the restHow agentic AI is handling outreach, scheduling, and reference checks autonomouslyThe data quality problem that's silently killing AI results in your ATSWhy the phone call is making a comeback and what that means for your BD strategy👉 Perfect for: recruitment founders, agency owners, and staffing leaders who want a straight-talking take on where AI is headed. AI adoption rates and the shift from basic gen AI to agentic workflows (02:35)AI-first platforms vs legacy SaaS and what to look for before you renew your contract (05:13)How AI is transforming day-to-day recruitment workflows (07:56-18:45)Data integrity: why rubbish in still means rubbish out, even with AI (18:45)Vibe coding, hiring signal finders, and building your own tools on a budget (21:00)The personal touch comeback: email, phone calls, and building trust in a noisy market (34:00)What's coming in the next 3-6 months and how to prepare (29:00-42:25)Connect with Belinda and Andrew:LinkedIn Belinda Kerr linkedin.com/in/belindakerr Recruitment Garagehttps://recruitmentgarage.com/ LinkedIn Andrew Rodgerlinkedin.com/in/andrewrodger recMate https://www.recmate.com.au/